CHAPTER VII.

THE DIFFERENT EFFECTS WHICH HALF A PISTOLE MAY PRODUCE UPON A BEADLE AND A CHOIR-BOY. D'Artagnan went over the Pont Neuf, congratulating himself upon having found Planchet again; for at that time an intelligent servant was essential to him; nor was he sorry that through Planchet, and the situation which he held in the Rue des Lombards, a connection with the _bourgeoisie_ might be commenced, at that critical period when that class were preparing for war with the court party. It was like having a spy in the enemy's…